Mechanic/Technician

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Library access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Mechanic/Technician to join Parking and Transportation Services in Austin, TX. The role involves journey-level maintenance across multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC, with potential weekend work and overtime.

A valid Texas Class C driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Responsibilities include repairs, installations, and supervising helpers, while supporting campus parking operations that manage extensive lots

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of journey-level maintenance experience.
• Class C Driver's License.
• If not a Texas resident, obtain Texas Driver's License within 30 days of moving.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level work in repair, maintenance and installation of carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, concrete and HVAC systems.
• Assist in ordering, estimating and organizing project work.
• Provide training and supervision to coworkers and helpers.
• Communicate effectively via cell phone, SMS and email.
• Clean garages as needed and work overtime or weekends when required.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

HVAC

Painting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree

Tools

Vinyl plotter software

Line striping machines

Job description

Mechanic/Technician

Hiring Department: Parking and Transportation Services

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

UT Parking and Transportation Services is responsible for the management of over 17,000 parking spaces on campus, including 12 parking garages and more than 50 surface parking lots. Our operations include the distribution and regulation of daily, permitted, and event parking, as well as the maintenance of parking lots and garages. We also provide assistance to those parked on or traveling through campus. For more information on UT Parking and Transportation Services, please visit: https://parking.utexas.edu/about

Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of University Business Services (UBS) staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID Card

Purpose

Provide journey level work in one or more disciplines of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and painting. Provide additional support performing other maintenance duties outside of your primary field including, but not limited to, repairing poles, gates, and various other maintenance tasks. May be required to work weekends, evening, comp/overtime. TX driver’s license required. Must be qualified to operate UT vehicle and maintain acceptable driving qualifications through the University's driver education program. Must work at least two home football games every year and one additional game every other year. Cell phone required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey level work in the repair, maintenance and installation of various skilled fields including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, concrete and HVAC systems.
• Assist in the technical aspects of ordering, estimating, and organizing various projects.
• Provide training and supervision to coworkers and helpers assisting in any and all work performed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively via cell phone, SMS and email.
• Clean garages on occasions when we have limited staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Must work overtime and weekends when required.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of experience as a journey level work in a maintenance capacity.
• Licenses: Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.
• If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multiple crafts.
• Experience at UT Austin or other higher education facility.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Graduation from a technical or vocational school.
• Experience using vinyl plotter software.
• Experience using line striping machines.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$47,000 depending on qualifications + paid overtime

Working Conditions

• Unforms and/or Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical and exhaust fumes
• Generally standard office conditions
• May work around Biohazards
• May work around Chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing, bending and moving over course of 8 hrs.
• Driving a vehicle or cart

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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